It was the summer of 2015 and I was sitting in our local theater preparing to watchPixar’s latest film, Inside Out. I wasn’t sure what to expect since their two previous films(Brave and Monsters University) were hit-and-miss with theatergoers and critics alike.To attempt what looked like an animated film disguised as a psychological study of…
One of the more unique rides at Disney World and Disneyland involves a boat cruise. No, I?m not talking about the Liberty Belle that circles Tom Sawyer Island. Instead, the Jungle Cruise is a fast-paced tour of a tropical river, complete with waterfalls, headhunters, hippos, and a wise-cracking tour guide with a penchant for perfectly…
One of the strangest books that I?ve had the opportunity to read involved a seaside town, romance, swashbuckling feats, and unique creatures not indigenous to the local population. It was also a parody.? Entitled Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben Winters, it?s exactly what Jane Austen would?ve penned at her desk if she…
I think it?s safe to say that most of us have had days where it seemed like nothing seemed to go right. The car ran out of gas; a coworker received a promotion instead of you; a stain appeared on your outfit that couldn?t be easily disguised; and many more situations that have already come…
One of the unique aspects of growing up in the 1980s (besides being able to roam free in the neighborhood after school) was the advent of video games.? Sure, you could go to the arcade in the mall or the local pizza parlor and pump quarters into Pole Position, Donkey Kong, or Ms. Pac Man…
The city of Chicago has always received less than top billing in the United States.? Its blue-collar, earthy mentality is quite unique when compared to Houston, Los Angeles, or New York City. However, it truly is a world all its own with over 75 separate sections comprising its makeup, each showcasing some of the best…
Bill and Ted Face the Music is just as fun and madcap as the two previous movies yet adds even more craziness to the fray. Despite a number of issues, it manages to succeed because at its heart, the story always comes back to Bill and Ted.
High school is a challenging time for many individuals. It?s not as simple as heading to class, earning good grades, and getting into a dream college.? There are additional things to consider: Should I be a part of the Drama Club or go out for the baseball team? Are people going to judge me based…
The opening of the recent film The Grizzlies silently follows a boy on a walk with his dog amidst a desolate landscape. He sits down amidst the rocky crags, calls his dog over, and pets him. Then the boy shoots himself, leaving the dog to run free.? It?s an extremely jarring beginning to a film….
Since I’m not a huge fan of the Artemis Fowl series, I’ve decided to allow someone who is the ability to share their thoughts. In this case, it’s my daughter Rebecca. Here’s what she had to say . . . I started reading the Artemis Fowl series one day in my sophomore year of high…
